game of chance
noun phrase
: a game (such as a dice game) in which chance rather than skill determines the outcome
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The simplicity of the souvenir — and the game of chance involved — has turned the old-school machine into a social media sensation, with one TikTok post racking up 2.5 million views.
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Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2024
The latest e-commerce trend adds a game of chance to the mix, keeping buyers and spectators addicted.
—Marc Tracy, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
While variations exist between games of chance and sports betting, the core path might involve consuming sports news, learning the basics of gambling, understanding odds and rules, comparing different casinos, and finally choosing a preferred gaming platform.
—Larry Gurreri, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Daytime shows revolve around games of chance deemed simple enough to provide the most mindless of background noise while people do chores around the house, but the money involved often has life-changing implications for those involved.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2024
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Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2024
The latest e-commerce trend adds a game of chance to the mix, keeping buyers and spectators addicted.
—Marc Tracy, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
While variations exist between games of chance and sports betting, the core path might involve consuming sports news, learning the basics of gambling, understanding odds and rules, comparing different casinos, and finally choosing a preferred gaming platform.
—Larry Gurreri, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Daytime shows revolve around games of chance deemed simple enough to provide the most mindless of background noise while people do chores around the house, but the money involved often has life-changing implications for those involved.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2024
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“Game of chance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/game%20of%20chance. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.
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